“And the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. 1 Peter 5:10 NIV” Today is not only the start of a brand new day, but a brand new season for me….
And If Not
I’ve been sitting on these 3 small, seemingly insignificant tittles of our English language for quite some time. Continued notions zoom by as I have played them over and over intertwining them with the plaguing unanswered questions that seem to be on constant replay. I have noted myself to be a person of contrast, sometimes…
All I Want For Christmas
This past year I enrolled in a fabulous writing course which has opened up a whole new world for me. As I have hungrily devoured each lesson, repetitive encouragement has been to “find my voice”. As I have started to find bits and pieces of that answer, fear has intimidated my inner soul. What if…
What Matters Most
2019 has been a year of changes in our household. Many have been major and more life affecting then we could have ever imagined. I must confess that I care too much about what others think about our life, so my anxiety has heightened in the process. I’m learning change isn’t always bad. Sometimes it…
Creative Chaos ~ Inviting Children Into The Kitchen
If you’re anything like me you might shudder at the thought of having your young ones help in the kitchen. After having 4 babies in 4 years, the many needs of littles took precedence over my love of cooking and baking. Now as I navigate through what was once my haven, I sigh as I…
5 Tips For Cultivating Gratitude
In a study noted at Harvard, psychologists found that giving thanks can actually make you happier. They also found gratitude helpful for people focusing on what they had, instead of what they lacked. As fall turns to winter, shorter amounts of daylight breed depression for many. Instead of succumbing to the negative, why not try…
Magnificent Adversity ~ Finding Purpose in Pain
His face seemed sad as he sat quietly beside me. I could tell he wanted to chat, to tell me the thoughts currently plaguing his mind. I struggled knowing the right questions to ask, though I could guess exactly what was coming. I had urged him to go to an overnight multi church event, telling him…
Living Deliberately
Today my sweet friend buries her mother. As I sat and chatted with her a few weeks back, she shared how she had helped her mom pick out the dress and jewelry she would be buried in. As I stood at the casket admiring the sparkle of the fabric and the beauty of the necklace,…
Finding My Place
Before I begin, I want to emphasize: *1. I am writing in the spirit of Proverbs 11:14 where it says “Where there is no counsel, the people fall; In the multitude of counselors there is safety” I am hoping to spark a discussion on a subject that has been kind of taboo. It may not…
Choosing Rest
Exodus 33:14 NIV The Lord replied, My presence will go with you and I will give you rest Who among us really gets enough rest? I’ve been engulfed in the hustle and bustle of raising children for nearly 14 years. Rest has not been high on my list of priorities. In the midst…